COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 疫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 疒 (sickness) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 疫 (yì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) epidemic; plague
yìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yì
疫
(bound form) epidemic; plague
Common words
miǎn yì
免疫
immunity (to disease)
fáng yì
防疫
to prevent epidemics
wēn yì
瘟疫
plague; pestilence
yì miáo
疫苗
vaccine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 疫
Say “yì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 疫
Common words and phrases
miǎn yì
immunity (to disease)
fáng yì
to prevent epidemics
wēn yì
plague; pestilence
yì miáo
vaccine
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“疫”。
Zhège zì shì “yì”.
This character is “疫”.
我正在学习“疫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yì” zì.
I am learning the character “疫”.
请写一遍“疫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yì”.
Please write “疫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 疫?
疫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 疫 (yì) mean?
疫 (yì) means (bound form) epidemic; plague.
What is the radical of 疫?
The radical of 疫 is 疒, associated with Not yet classified.